Antrim
Americannoun
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a county in NE Northern Ireland. 1,098 sq. mi. (2,844 sq. km). Belfast.
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an administrative district in this county. 217 sq. mi. (563 sq. km).
noun
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a historical county of NE Northern Ireland, famous for the Giant's Causeway on the N coast: in 1973 it was replaced for administrative purposes by the districts of Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Larne, Moyle, Newtownabbey, and parts of Belfast and Lisburn. Area: 3100 sq km (1200 sq miles)
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a district of Northern Ireland, in Co Antrim. Pop: 49 260 (2003 est). Area: 415 sq km (160 sq miles)
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Gerrow said the attacks on the County Antrim lodge were "an attempt to incite, intimidate, threaten and at times provoke a reaction as well".
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Robert Smyth runs a herd of 100 dairy cows in another rural location, near Randalstown in County Antrim.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
An amber warning is in force across parts of County Antrim and County Londonderry until 10:00 GMT on Sunday, while an orange wind warning remains in place in County Donegal until 09:00 local time.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
The Ballyrobin Road in County Antrim is currently impassable after the junction with the Seven Mile Straight, which may affect journeys to Belfast International Airport.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
My father, Malachy McCourt, was born on a farm in Toome, County Antrim.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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